Sell & Source
Sell, consign, or source rare Tolkien books
By Mark Faith · Last updated:
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We buy Tolkien books
We buy Tolkien books. We are always buying rare Tolkien books. Contact us to buy one or your whole collection!
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Consignment
We sell your Tolkien books on consignment. We can sell your high value rare Tolkien books (those over £10,000) on a consignment agreement. Please contact Mark
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Sourcing
We source rare Tolkien books. We have hundreds of customers and relationships with many other sources. We can find books or confidentially source them for you. We have helped many high networth individuals or institutions acquire books discreetly. This is actually core to our business activities.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers on selling, consigning and commissioning rare Tolkien books through Festival Art and Books.
Can I sell my Tolkien books directly to Mark Faith?
Yes. We are always buying rare Tolkien books — a single title or an entire collection. Email photographs and any details you have about edition, printing and condition; Mark will respond with an honest assessment and, where appropriate, an offer.
We deal in first and early printings, complete with dust jackets where applicable. If you are unsure what you have, send what you can; part of the job is identification.
When does consignment make sense?
Consignment is for high-value rare Tolkien books — typically those worth more than £10,000 — where you want Mark to sell on your behalf through his established marketplace presence and collector network.
You retain ownership until the book sells; Mark handles photography, listing, buyer enquiries and secure dispatch. Contact Mark to discuss terms for your specific copy.
Can you source a specific rare edition for me?
Yes. Sourcing is a core part of the business. Mark maintains relationships with collectors, institutions and trade sources worldwide and has helped high-net-worth buyers and libraries acquire books discreetly.
If you need a particular printing, state of preservation or provenance, email what you are looking for and your budget range. Confidential enquiries are handled as a matter of course.
Are sell and source enquiries treated confidentially?
Absolutely. Whether you are selling a family collection, consigning a museum-grade copy or commissioning a private acquisition, your enquiry is handled directly by Mark and not discussed with third parties.
Many clients prefer discretion — especially for estate sales, institutional purchases and high-value consignments. Email is the usual channel; Mark will call back when a conversation is needed.
